Leading Fissure Surgeon in Mumbai / Fissure Doctor in Mumbai – Dr. Husain Gheewala
Dr. Husain Gheewala is a colorectal surgeon in South Mumbai who treats anal fissures at every stage — from a fresh tear that heals with simple measures to a chronic fissure that needs a minor operation. Most fissures heal without surgery; the goal of an early visit is to make sure yours does.
About Dr. Husain Gheewala
Dr. Gheewala trained in surgery at Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and completed a two-year colorectal fellowship at York NHS Hospital, UK. He practises at Saifee Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai Central), Masina Hospital and other South Mumbai hospitals..
What Is an Anal Fissure?
An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal, most often caused by passing a hard stool, chronic constipation or, less commonly, diarrhoea or childbirth. The tear triggers spasm of the internal sphincter muscle, which reduces blood flow and slows healing.
Fissures are described as acute (recent, clean-edged, usually healing within weeks) or chronic (lasting beyond six to eight weeks, or showing a skin tag, raised edges or exposed muscle fibres). The difference changes treatment — read acute vs chronic anal fissure for the full explanation, and our complete anal fissure guide for the anatomy
Symptoms That Mean You Should See a Fissure Doctor
- Sharp, tearing pain during a bowel movement, often followed by a burning ache
- Bright red blood on the stool or tissue
- A visible crack or a small skin tag (sentinel pile) at the anal opening
- Fear of passing stool because of the pain
- Symptoms that heal and then keep coming back
Fissure pain is often mistaken for piles. Our articles on anal fissure symptoms and how fissures differ from piles help you tell them apart
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How a Fissure Is Diagnosed
Diagnosis is usually made from your history and a gentle visual examination. Because a fissure is painful, internal examination may be postponed or kept to a minimum. Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy is arranged when bleeding or other symptoms suggest another cause. Diagnosing anal fissures explains each step.
Anal Fissure Treatment: From Simple Care to Surgery
Dr. Gheewala is skilled in performing a variety of anal fissure surgeries, including:
Step 1 — Conservative care
Soft, regular stools remove the repeated trauma that keeps a fissure open. This means fibre, fluids, not delaying the urge to pass stool and warm sitz baths to relax the sphincter. Practical guidance is in 7 home remedies for chronic fissures , dietary recommendations for anal fissures and how sitz baths help .
Step 2 — Medical treatment
Prescription ointments that relax the internal sphincter improve blood flow to the tear. In selected chronic fissures, a botulinum toxin injection may be used to relax the muscle temporarily.
Step 3 — Surgery for chronic fissures
| Procedure | What it does |
| Lateral internal sphincterotomy | Divides a small portion of the internal sphincter to relieve spasm and restore blood flow so the fissure can heal |
| Fissurectomy | Removes the fibrotic edges and base of a chronic fissure to create a fresh, healthy wound |
| Fissurotomy | Opens up the fissure to promote healing from its base |
| Advancement flap | Covers the fissure with healthy local tissue; used in selected cases |
The link between hard stools and fissures is covered on our constipation and anal fissure
Fissures During Pregnancy and After Delivery
Constipation in pregnancy and straining during childbirth make fissures common in new mothers, and treatment choices differ during this period. See anal fissures in pregnancy and after delivery and discuss any symptoms with your doctor.
Recovery and Preventing Recurrence
After a sphincterotomy most people notice pain relief within days, and the fissure heals over the following weeks. Keeping stools soft is the single most important habit, before and after treatment. If you have been using stool softeners long term, how to reduce stool softeners safely explains how to step down.
Why Choose Dr. Gheewala as Your Fissure Surgeon
- UK colorectal fellowship training in anorectal conditions
- A stepwise approach — surgery only when a fissure has not healed with conservative and medical treatment
- Minimally invasive surgery with close follow-up
- Clinic open 8.00–21.00, seven days a week, in South Mumbai
Dr. Gheewala also treats piles, fistula and abscess as a proctologist in Mumbai . Book an appointment with a fissure doctor in Mumbai.
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If you are experiencing symptoms related to an anal fissure, or if you need expert advice and treatment, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Husain Gheewala. Schedule an appointment today to receive the highest standard of care from a leading fissure surgeon in Mumbai.